Although the entry list has been published for some time, the final participation list and situation for the new season's three-tier leagues have not yet been announced. Passing the entry only represents the ability to participate in professional leagues, but which league to participate in is determined by the final league list. The difference lies in situations such as promotion and relegation penalties, so there are still distinctions between the entry list and the league list. With the loss of entry qualifications for Cangzhou Mighty Lions, Guangzhou Team, and Hunan Billows, the only suspense left for this year's league is the league list.
It is reported that the Football Association has prepared the league list for the 2025 season, which means that the promotion and relegation penalty situations have been determined. It is expected that the final suspense will be revealed within this week, and the final league list will be announced. After the announcement of the list, the schedule arrangement will follow. Time passes quickly, and there is only one month left before the start of the new season. Domestic league fans finally have games to watch again.
It is reported that the Football Association has notified three teams for promotion, namely Meizhou Hakka, Shaanxi United, and Shenzhen Youth, to replace Cangzhou Mighty Lions, Guangzhou Team, and Hunan Billows respectively. Unless unexpected, these three teams will accept the promotion. Since these three clubs have already been notified of promotion and no other teams have been notified, it means that the ban on the club's punishment will temporarily cease, or it can be said that there will be no relegation for the club's punishment, so there is no need to look for additional teams for promotion. In this way, each team can focus on preparing for the new season. Those who receive a promotion notice will prepare to play at a higher level, while those without notice will play at their current level.
If there is a list of club penalties, it is expected to be announced after the league list, with at most points deduction and fines, and no more severe penalties. After the announcement of the list comes the Spring Festival holiday. When the holiday ends, there will be the Super Cup and AFC Champions League Elite matches, and the curtain of the new season will officially open. At the same time, the national team's events will resume in March, with the last four rounds of the top 18 matches being crucial for the national football team, so fans should pay close attention.
The Chinese Super League in the new season is still the most concerned by fans. Compared to previous seasons, the title race and relegation battle in the 2025 season will become even more intense. Due to changes in the foreign player policy, the total number of registered foreign players per season has decreased, meaning that each team will be very cautious in selecting foreign players. After all, by the winter window, there is generally only one foreign player adjustment slot left, which can effectively reduce the investment of the club and alleviate the pressure on the club. However, if they encounter a few subpar players, they will have to bear the consequences themselves.